While nobody can go in their converted shipping container, you can still order banana and chocolate loaf from the trailer. "It gives you a good feeling to serve customers, going the extra mile and in return seeing and hearing incredibly grateful and thankful comments, " says owner, Jo McNicolWhile nobody can go in their converted shipping container, you can still order banana and chocolate loaf from the trailer. "It gives you a good feeling to serve customers, going the extra mile and in return seeing and hearing incredibly grateful and thankful comments, " says owner, Jo McNicol
While nobody can go in their converted shipping container, you can still order banana and chocolate loaf from the trailer. "It gives you a good feeling to serve customers, going the extra mile and in return seeing and hearing incredibly grateful and thankful comments, " says owner, Jo McNicol

We asked Scotland's cafes to show us their takeaway hatches

While restrictions don’t allow us to enter a premises, cafes are serving coffee and cake from takeaway portals.
By Gaby Soutar
Published 16th Feb 2021, 16:45 BST
Updated 17th Feb 2021, 10:45 BST

Some cafes have made do with a table, others open a window, and there are also more professional options. Edinburgh-based design company, Splintr, has even created a Safe Server, which can feature a company’s branding. However they’re managing it, Scotland’s cafes are ensuring we get our daily perk.

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“It felt a bit strange at first but our team members all adapted to the changes really quickly and the hatch feels very normal to us now. We’ve had to change up our offering too, to lend what we’re doing more to takeaway. Customers have reacted brilliantly and are loving the takeaway menu and doughnuts!”, says front of house supervisor Linsey Wilson.

1. Pacamara, Dundee

“It felt a bit strange at first but our team members all adapted to the changes really quickly and the hatch feels very normal to us now. We’ve had to change up our offering too, to lend what we’re doing more to takeaway. Customers have reacted brilliantly and are loving the takeaway menu and doughnuts!”, says front of house supervisor Linsey Wilson. Photo: Contributed

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“Here’s one of our four legged customers waiting for the doggy muffins we bake for them", says the team from this Newlands cafe.

2. Dandelion Cafe, Glasgow

“Here’s one of our four legged customers waiting for the doggy muffins we bake for them", says the team from this Newlands cafe. Photo: Contributed

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"It's a more involved experience than normal because of a shorter interaction period with each customer," says Emma, cafe staff at Unorthodox Roasters

3. Unorthodox Roasters, Kinross

"It's a more involved experience than normal because of a shorter interaction period with each customer," says Emma, cafe staff at Unorthodox Roasters Photo: Contributed

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"It's definitely better than being closed," says The Fat Batard's owner and baker, Rob Paton, of his makeshift windowsill.

4. The Fat Batard, Peebles

"It's definitely better than being closed," says The Fat Batard's owner and baker, Rob Paton, of his makeshift windowsill. Photo: Contributed

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